93rd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society 

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The at 麻豆视频 is pleased to welcome physicists, students, educators, and researchers to the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS 2026), taking place November 12鈥�14, 2026, at the 麻豆视频 Center in Kennesaw, Georgia.

SESAPS 2026 will bring together the physics community from across the Southeast for scientific sessions, student oral and poster presentations, networking, professional development, and annual SESAPS activities and awards. Undergraduate and graduate students are especially encouraged to attend, present their work, and connect with faculty, researchers, graduate programs, and peers from across the region.

About SESAPS

The Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS) was established in 1937 to advance and share physics knowledge across the southeastern United States. The section serves physicists in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The annual SESAPS meeting brings together faculty, researchers, postdoctoral scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, and educators for research presentations, physics education discussions, student engagement, and community-building across the discipline.

Program Overview

The SESAPS 2026 program will feature invited and contributed talks, poster presentations, student-focused activities, networking opportunities, and annual SESAPS events and awards. Final session topics, invited speakers, and the detailed schedule will be posted as they become available.

  • Scientific sessions: Invited and contributed talks across physics research and education.
  • Student poster session: A dedicated opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research and receive feedback.
  • Student presentation awards: Recognition for outstanding student oral and poster presentations.
  • Banquet and awards: A conference banquet and annual SESAPS award recognitions, pending final program details.
  • Networking: Opportunities to connect with researchers, educators, students, and regional physics organizations.

  • Registration and abstract submission for SESAPS 2026 will be handled through APS. Please check back for official links, rates, deadlines, and program updates as they become available.

    • APS Event Page:
    • Registration: Registration will open through APS. Rates and deadlines will be posted soon.
    • SESAPS 2026 registration fees are as follows:
    Participant Type Early Registration Late Registration
    Undergraduate student 鈥� APS member $15 $15
    Undergraduate student 鈥� non-member $60 $70
    Graduate student 鈥� APS member $60 $70
    Senior/Retired 鈥� APS member $40 $50

    Early Career 鈥� APS member, within five years of

    Ph.D.

    		 $80 $100
    Regular APS member $100 $120
    Non-member $150 $180

    Registration includes access to all scientific sessions, coffee breaks, and the conference reception. Banquet tickets will be available for an additional fee.

    Sponsored exhibitor booths: will be available with a minimum sponsorship contribution of $500.

    • Abstract Submission: Abstract submission will open through APS for contributed talks and posters across all areas of physics.
    • Schedule: The meeting schedule and program will be posted when available.
    • Important Dates: Registration, abstract submission, and students鈥� travel support deadlines will be posted soon.

 

  • SESAPS 2026 will be held at the 麻豆视频 Center, located near 麻豆视频 and conveniently accessible from I-75.

    • Primary Venue: 麻豆视频 Center, 3333 Busbee Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
    • Kennesaw Campus: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
    • Marietta Campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
    • Venue Link:
    • Use the 麻豆视频 interactive map for campus navigation, building locations, parking areas, and visitor directions:

 

  • Airport

    The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Attendees should plan for ground transportation from ATL to Kennesaw; travel time will vary depending on traffic.

    Driving Directions

    From I-75, take Exit 271 / Chastain Road, follow Chastain Road toward Busbee Drive NW, and continue to 麻豆视频 Center. Additional directions and drop-off details will be posted closer to the meeting.

    Ground Transportation

    Ride share, taxi, and rental cars are convenient options for travel between ATL, Kennesaw, nearby hotels, and local restaurants. Public transportation is also available through MARTA and CobbLinc; attendees should check current schedules before travel.

    Parking

    Free event parking will be available for SESAPS 2026 attendees in designated 麻豆视频 Center parking lots during the conference dates. No permits or parking vouchers will be required in the approved event lots.

 

  • Several hotels are located near 麻豆视频 Center, 麻豆视频, Town Center, and the I-75 / Chastain Road area.

    Preferred Conference Hotels

    The following hotels offer dedicated SESAPS booking links. Preferred rates are available while rooms last.

    • Comfort Suites at 麻豆视频 Closest to 麻豆视频 Center and conveniently located on Busbee Drive.
    • Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center A full-service, all-suite hotel near 麻豆视频, Town Center, and I-75.
    • Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta NW-Kennesaw Town Center An all-suite, extended-stay hotel located a short drive from 麻豆视频 Center.

    Additional Nearby Hotels

    The following hotels are listed approximately from closest to farthest from 麻豆视频 Center:

    • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Kennesaw Located very close to 麻豆视频 Center and 麻豆视频.
    • Hampton Inn Atlanta Kennesaw Conveniently located near 麻豆视频 Center and the I-75 / Chastain Road area.
    • Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center An extended-stay hotel near 麻豆视频, Town Center, and Busbee Drive.
    • Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center Located a short drive from 麻豆视频 Center and Town Center.

Student Travel Support and Awards

Travel support is available for undergraduate and graduate students in the SESAPS region who are SESAPS members and first authors on research papers presented at the meeting. APS members may join SESAPS at no cost by selecting 鈥淛oin This Unit鈥� on the SESAPS website.

Approximately $10,000 in travel support will be available, with awards of up to $500 per student. The application deadline will be one week after the abstract submission deadline.

Travel award information and the application link will be available through the SESAPS travel grants page:

 

Contact Information

For conference questions, please contact the local organizing team:

  • Program Chair: Dr. Vandana Tripathi, Department of Physics, Florida State University, Chair-Elect, Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society